10 Feb 1944
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Newspaper
Buffalo Center Tribune
Location
Buffalo Center, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1944
Page
1
Western Newspaper Union analysts summarize world war era tensions with mention of a major naval bombardment prelude and advancing military actions. The piece notes Russian progress toward the Baltic and civilian oil and supply shifts. Published as an editorial digest from the Western Newspaper Union.
Allied forces land on a key islet in the Marshalls after a major bombardment, seeking to cripple the main air base and submarine seaplane station. Japanese resistance remains stiff as American troops push inland toward strategic targets. In Washington, a tax bill dispute ends with a $2.3 billion increase for 1944 revenue, boosting levies on goods, services, alcohol, cosmetics, and mail. earned income credits are removed and excess profits tax rises. Red Army advances bite into Estonia Latvia fronts, while 400 miles south in Ukraine heavy fighting continues as Soviet forces push back toward major rail hubs near Moscow.
Allied forces pressed near Cassino 40 miles south of Rome as U S and British bombers targeted Nazi defenses in northwestern Europe. German reserves moved from Russia to strengthen the Jutland line while heavy air raids continued along the invasion coast.
Secretary Wickard warns world production peaks and rising overseas demand may force smaller 1944 US supplies. Britain should maintain nutrition due to home production and better shipping, while Russia faces near starvation. Germany’s conquests worsen Europe’s food picture. Japan controls East Asia but enemy shipping limits access. Civilian fats and oils allotments in 1944 drop slightly from 1943, with 21 percent of total to Allies and per person butter lard and oils limited to about 43.9 pounds.
Highlights of the week note that penicillin could replace sulfa drugs in dentistry when plentiful. A Bloomington veteran, 26 years after being wounded at St Mihiel, receives the Purple Heart, following 83 operations. Aluminum production surges due to wartime needs, with capacity rising enough to substitute for steel in many goods.
The report notes a 16 percent rise in life insurance benefits since 1939 and a 22 percent increase in policies to a record 139 billion dollars, aided by more women in the workforce. Mortality remains near 1939 levels. 1948 claims total 1.1 billion. U.S. war casualties tally 146,186 with 93,153 dead, 33,167 missing, 49,518 wounded, and 29,898 prisoners, across Army and Navy losses. Prisoners who died in enemy camps largely occurred under Japanese control.
Paulette Matthes born in Chicago weighed 6 pounds 5 ounces. A year later she is smaller by 3 ounces yet thriving at 22 inches. Doctors baffled by growth, she digests little formula and water and requires extensive parental care, while her mother juggles two other children, Ronald, age 4.
The War Production Board has approved 400000 aluminum pressure cookers for the first half of 1944 to aid home canning amid fruit and vegetable shortages. Last year 339000 carbon steel canners were produced. Aluminum use is limited due to fabricating capacity and will not affect radar or kitchen utensil programs. Cookers will be sold without rationing.
A private in North Africa befriends a baby monkey that aids his survival, while 1943 closes with figures showing reduced consumer indebtedness and loan slumps. Land prices rise 15 percent, driven by city investors, with Gov Black warning of bet aftercare. It is projected 300 000 beds will be needed by 1949 for veterans. Brig Gen Hines expects training camps to be converted into hospital space for military care, many injuries not battle related.
Sallies in Our Alley surveys Hollywood buzz with Benny Goodman humor and a backstage party with Clare Luce Lonsdale and Frederick Lonsdale. It recalls Somerset Maugham’s rise, Bacardi legends, wartime newsreels, and stage gossip from The Gamecock to Broadway, ending with light quips about actors and artists.
Diplomats view Pravda as Kremlin aligned yet not fully representing Stalin. The piece advises that Britain face pressure to show no separate peace talks with Nazi Germany by pushing a western front. Parallel notes include the Teheran era distrust, and the Moscow view that delays may hint at Nazi negotiations. Also incident reports from the Chilean embassy and Esquire volumes at the Library of Congress.
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